Fund to support dairy farmers opens for applications
22nd June 2020
The dairy response fund has opened today for applications from eligible dairy farmers in England in need of support following the coronavirus outbreak.
Dairy campaign reaches out to 33 million during lockdown
18th June 2020
The ‘Milk Your Moments’ dairy promotional campaign was seen by 29.5 million people in the national press and 33 million across Facebook, Instagram and Twitter since its launch in mid-May.
Integrated parasite control on cattle farms
10th June 2020
The Control of Worms Sustainably in cattle (COWS) group has published the final chapter in its updated Guide, bringing together key technical messages from other new chapters on roundworms, lungworm, liver and rumen fluke and ectoparasites.
New AHDB Dairy and NMR link gives access to herd’s genetic status
7th June 2020
NMR and AHDB Dairy have developed a secure link from NMR’s dairy management system Herd Companion to the Herd Genetic Report on AHDB’s website.
Covid-19: Dairy funding scheme to open for applications
3rd June 2020
A scheme offering dairy farmers up to £10,000 each as a result of the Covid-19 crisis will open for applications on 18th June, the government has confirmed.
Deosan launches new environmentally friendly lameness product
19th May 2020
Deosan HH+ is the latest product to join the Deosan range and aims to effectively target lameness, an issue that is currently costing the dairy industry more than 1p per litre of milk produced on the farm, according to AHDB.
Relief as dairy farmers offered financial support
7th May 2020
Dairy farmers in England will be able to access up to £10,000 each, as the Covid-19 pandemic continues to cause serious market volatility and financial strain in the sector. But some farming organisations are warning that further help may be needed.
Dairy industry unites to launch £1m consumer campaign
6th May 2020
The UK dairy sector in partnership with Government has today announced a new joint-funded campaign to highlight the importance of ‘human connections’ during the current coronavirus crisis.
NMR makes offer on pregnancy test kits
1st May 2020
In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, NMR is waiving the post and packaging costs on its Pregnancy Associated Glycoprotein (PAG) milk sample pregnancy test kits until July 30, 2020.
Local hospitals ‘a good customer’ for dairy farmers
1st May 2020
Alexia Robinson, founder of Love British Food, is heading up an innovative matchmaking service to help hospitals source local milk for their patients, potentially creating a robust supply chain for dairy farmers.
‘Make it at home’ with beef, consumers told
29th April 2020
Meat levy boards are pitching in to a major national campaign encouraging consumers to ‘Make It’ with beef, to alleviate carcase balance challenges in the beef supply chain.
Dairy farmers urged to submit accounts of their losses
23rd April 2020
Defra is asking for ‘accurate and credible data’ on the severity of issues facing the dairy sector, to back up the industry’s call for support.
